No Time for Fascists – a Neuroscientific Argument Against Engagement
Human beings are social mammals. We rely on a nurturing environment to develop into empathic beings who productively contribute to…
Dhoad Gypsies of Rajasthan – Nomads in Times of Xenophobia and Mass Migration
The Romani (Roma) people, colloquially known as Gypsies, are the quintessential example of a nomadic ethnic group that has settled…
A Comparative Approach to Violence in Animals and Human Societies: An Interview with Professor Caroline Blanchard
For millennia, humanity has been plagued by violence and its consequences: oppression and inequality. Academics, intellectuals, politicians and dissidents have…
Antifa and Antiwar: Purging Hangers-on in the Struggle for Equality and Justice
On May 21st Diana Johnstone published a long-winded conspiracy theory on Consortium News. The conspiracy included myself, and several past…
Lee Camp Should Know Better – Hint: “Banking” is a Dog Whistle
Who doesn’t love comedy? Laughing is enjoyable, cathartic and healthy. Plus, in our dystopic day and age of climate change,…
On Red-Brown Alliances and the Death of Nuance
I have been pretty vocal about the dangerous cozying up between left and right, which is a real phenomenon that…
Crossing Ideological Lines: The Case of Glenn Greenwald and Tucker Carlson
Recently, many progressives have debated the utility/futility of crossing ideological lines and collaborating on isolated joint interests with people who…
Will Deleting Facebook Produce Withdrawal?
A Discussion with Professor George Koob on Social Media Addiction Nowadays, virtual spaces make up a significant portion of…
The Con of the Red-Brown Alliance
The word fascism has undergone a renaissance, and with good reason. A series of global affairs, culminating in the election…